Facilitated by nationally sourced, experienced facilitators, the program is held at specially selected venues. This course is for those who seek a highly immersive experience focused on governance at iconic locations so that you can give your professional development your undivided attention.

The Company Directors Course is essential for the professional development of anyone who wants to further their directorship skills and knowledge. Participants include executive and non-executive directors, CEOs and senior executives who report to boards. It is recommended that participants have completed the Foundations of Directorship program or have equivalent professional experience before enrolling.

The course includes modules on effective decision-making, the legal aspects of directorship, financial literacy and strategy, as well as putting the lessons into practice.

Upon completion of this course you will be equipped to:

• Understand your role and the compliance issues for your board


• Lead beyond compliance to better understand the governance expectations and ethical considerations for businesses


• Help build a better board as well as improve and streamline board processes


• Focus your future strategic discussions with the knowledge and tools you need to monitor your organisation's financial performance and risk management


• Broaden your view of directorship and provide guidance to improve your personal performance and consequently the performance of your organisation

You will embark on interactive working sessions through relevant case studies brought to life with video to apply and reinforce your knowledge. The interaction during sessions and dinners enables the sharing of valuable insights and practices, and allows you to discuss the application of the tools and resources introduced during the course.

The Company Directors Course comprises specific topics, chosen to enhance your learning. You will explore the role of the board and the practice of directorship, as well as sound decision making. You will have the opportunity to understand the duties and responsibilities of directors and upskill your financial literacy. You will dedicate time to studying how the board examines risk, executes strategy and learn the board's legal environment. Upon completion, you will understand how to drive financial performance and increase board effectiveness. You will also be able to put your learning into practice through a simulated board meeting.

There is approximately 40-60 hours of pre-reading required before the course commences. It is strongly recommend that you also complete the two complimentary e-learning courses (Interpreting Financial Statements and The Director Mindset) before the course takes place.

Complimentary e-learning course

All Company Directors Course participants receive complimentary access to the Interpreting Financial Statements e-learning course. This interactive, online course caters to your specific development needs by allowing you to self-select your level of learning.

Format and locations

Our residential courses accommodate a five day/four night stay at a variety of luxurious vacation destinations away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Locations include;

• The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, Byron Bay, NSW
• Pullman Resort, , Bunker Bay, WA
• Yarra Valley Lodge, Yarra Valley, VIC
• InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Gold Coast, QLD

Please enquire for more information regarding self-paced and in-house formats.

To do so, you will need to successfully complete the optional assessment. On successful completion of the Company Directors Course, financial members may be eligible to use the GAICD graduate post nominal. The assessment needs to be completed if you are planning to use the course to gain advanced standing in an MBA program.

You will accrue 50 DPD units for completing the course, and an additional 10 DPD units for successfully completing the assessment.

Find out more about how you will be assessed.

The Company Directors Course is recognised by 18 Australian universities.